Domenico (Nico) Aiello is a Software Engineering Manager at Bloomberg, where he also founded BProud Tech, a subgroup of Bloomberg’s LGBTQ+ and Allies Community (ERG) that advocates for the visibility and success of the LGBTQ+ community within Bloomberg Engineering and beyond. As the current co-lead of BProud Tech, Nico has worked on increasing LGBTQ+ representation and professional development in the department through recruitment, mentorship, and technical showcases. Earlier this year, he helped launch the Pride Leadership Development program for people managers in Engineering to get career advancement support, access to senior leadership, and to strategize on developing the company’s next generation of LGBTQ+ technology leaders. Nico has also been involved with other DEI initiatives both inside and outside of Bloomberg which span many underrepresented groups, including co-creating Bloomberg’s Python Code Camp, a 12-week introductory coding course for high school students who do not have access to computer science instruction in their schools. In his spare time, Nico is also a member of the Bloomberg Puzzle Team, plays volleyball in the NY Urban Professionals Athletic League and Gotham Volleyball, and is a member of the New York Gay Football League.
